Huntington and imports
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Huntington and imports
Huntington Botanical Gardens appears to be selling Schick hybrids again.
I mailed last night, only to be told they cannot ship to UK.
Is there anyone on here who is able to legally import and who is willing to add some plants for me to their order?
I mailed last night, only to be told they cannot ship to UK.
Is there anyone on here who is able to legally import and who is willing to add some plants for me to their order?
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Re: Huntington and imports
I spoke with them a couple of years ago and they gave me details of a company in Europe.....BUT the pries were horrendous!
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Re: Huntington and imports
It wasn't just export to the UK which seemed horrendously complex and expensive. Even just down the road to other California counties required treatment, documents and cash.
There's a few nurseries in the UK who occasionally advertise Schick .... and enthusiasts who grow and have for sale or swap. I got my few by these methods .... and hoping to get more slowly .... might be worth posting on the Trading page.
And there are a few EU nurseries which have had them ... try before 31Oct.
There's a few nurseries in the UK who occasionally advertise Schick .... and enthusiasts who grow and have for sale or swap. I got my few by these methods .... and hoping to get more slowly .... might be worth posting on the Trading page.
And there are a few EU nurseries which have had them ... try before 31Oct.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
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Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Re: Huntington and imports
A contact recently sent me some photos of newer Echinopis hybrids that are being bred in Europe (e.g. Germany) and Thailand. These knock the Schick hybrids into a cocked hat. Forget trying to get Schicks out of California but see if you can track down any of these newer hybrids. Even some of Southfield's Razzle Dazzle strain have lovely red and gold picotee flowers although they are not as large as some. Schicks are an extension of Johnson's Paramount Hybrids whereas the more recent breeding work seems to go along different lines.
Have a look at this web page for example: http://www.ag-eh.com/. You can still get plants easily from Europe until Boris has his way.
Have a look at this web page for example: http://www.ag-eh.com/. You can still get plants easily from Europe until Boris has his way.
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Re: Huntington and imports
Thanks TerryS
I shall heed that advice too.
I shall heed that advice too.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Huntington and imports
I guess you never collected PG Tips cards, Terry. It’s not the beauty of the last one but completing the set that’s the draw.
I agree fully that there are some super new hybrids and recently bought several Razzle Dazzles from Southfield.
The thing with the Schicks is that there are five to ten hybrids that are very difficult to locate in Europe. Huntington are listing five of the eight I am missing....
I agree fully that there are some super new hybrids and recently bought several Razzle Dazzles from Southfield.
The thing with the Schicks is that there are five to ten hybrids that are very difficult to locate in Europe. Huntington are listing five of the eight I am missing....
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Re: Huntington and imports
If you are on Facebook try joining the Echinopsis hybrid swap circle group and enquire if any one has the ones your after some people do offer pups when they have them
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Re: Huntington and imports
I've had plants from the ISI list most years but this is the first time in years that there's nothing much of interest on the list. I'd agree with Terry, the Schick plants are OK, the last one I had from the Huntington was 'For Norma' or something like that, pretty orange flower but look closer to home, Bryan's hybrids at Southfields compare well with the Schicks.
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Re: Huntington and imports
Hi Stuart
What was your route for obtaining plants from the ISI list? I think I must be missing something obvious here. Huntington tell me they cannot send to UK.
Thx
Jon
Mail from them here
Hi John,
Thank you for contacting the ISI office.
We are unable to ship plant material to the UK, so, unfortunately, we won’t be able to assist you in your quest for Schick hybrids. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Best regards,
Louise
What was your route for obtaining plants from the ISI list? I think I must be missing something obvious here. Huntington tell me they cannot send to UK.
Thx
Jon
Mail from them here
Hi John,
Thank you for contacting the ISI office.
We are unable to ship plant material to the UK, so, unfortunately, we won’t be able to assist you in your quest for Schick hybrids. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Best regards,
Louise
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Re: Huntington and imports
Like collecting in person when in the USA perhaps?Cidermanrolls wrote: ↑Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:00 am Hi Stuart
What was your route for obtaining plants from the ISI list? I think I must be missing something obvious here. Huntington tell me they cannot send to UK.
Thx
Jon
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